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Zf

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, commonly known as ZF, is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Founded in 1915, ZF has established itself as a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced transmission systems, electric drive technologies, and active safety solutions. ZF's commitment to sustainability and digitalisation sets it apart in the competitive landscape, enabling the development of smart mobility solutions. With a strong market position, ZF has achieved numerous milestones, including strategic acquisitions and partnerships that enhance its technological capabilities. As a pioneer in the automotive industry, ZF continues to shape the future of mobility through its cutting-edge engineering and commitment to excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Zf's score of 59 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zf's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, ZF Friedrichshafen AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,167,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,147,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,722,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, ZF plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 10% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, ZF targets a 40% reduction per million euros in sales by 2030, also based on 2019 levels. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect ZF's dedication to achieving significant reductions in its carbon footprint while transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zf's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Zf is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zf is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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